The Magic School Bus Monday, June 3, 2019 SCIENCE When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic. 9:00am, 10:45am, & 1:30pm ď Ž For Grades K-5 Main Stage ď Ž $10
Educational Programming, Workshops, and Master Classes
These performances support classroom curriculum and the invaluable skills that arts education gives children. Through the performances here at the Grunin Center and the related teacher curriculum for you to use in your classroom, we aim to encourage students to read, develop critical and creative thinking, and be curious about the world around them.
Make it a Day!
Stay after the show for lunch and a show in the Planetarium! Lunch is available for purchase in the Larson Student Center, with special packages available for school groups. Lunch and Planetarium visit must be booked in advance, so please inquire about lunch packages and Planetarium shows when booking your trip. Thanks to the generous support of the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Ocean County College Foundation, transportation assistance is available for select shows.
For more information and to book your group contact Jaclyn Wood at the Grunin Center for the Arts: 732-255-0400 ext. 2487 or jwood@ocean.edu.
Thank You!
The Grunin Center wishes to thank the following Sponsors and Supporters who make the Schools N Stage program possible:
The engagement of San Jose Taiko is made possible through the ArtsCONNECT program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Grunin Center for the Arts is located on the Ocean County College campus in Toms River, New Jersey. We accept the following methods of payment: Check made out to Ocean County College, Purchase Order, or Credit Card.
CULTURAL PROGRAMMING In partnership with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission
© Mark Thiessen
© National Geographic
Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous
Ellis Island: HISTORY/THEATER Gateway to America
Ranky Tanky
Thursday, October 18, 2018
MUSIC/CULTURE
Friday, October 5, 2018
The Pushcart Players offer a spirited salute to America in song, dance and story. This uplifting production takes a loving look at a small group of immigrants who came to this country in 1903 seeking freedom, opportunity and a better life for themselves, their children and their children’s children. The immigrant characters provide a symbolic representation of the many émigrés from a multitude of nations that have reached our shores over the years. Prevailing themes throughout the presentation are the immigrant experience, ethnic diversity, and the precious legacy of freedom and democracy in America. 10:00am & 11:30am For Grades K-6 Main Stage Free
From the South Carolina Lowcountry, where life is laced with African ways, comes Ranky Tanky, a quintet with music rooted in a culture that has shaped American art, food, language and attitude. That culture, its people and their mother tongue is called Gullah. The soulful songs of the Gullah culture are brought to life by this band of native South Carolinians who mix the low country traditions with large doses of jazz, gospel, funk, and R&B. “Gullah” comes from West African language and means “a people blessed by God.” “Ranky Tanky” translates loosely as “Work It,” or “Get Funky!” In this spirit this Charleston, SC based quintet performs timeless music of Gullah culture born in the southeastern Sea Island region of the United States. From playful game songs to ecstatic shouts, from heartbreaking spirituals to delicate lullabies, the musical roots of Charleston, SC are “rank” and fertile ground from which these contemporary artists are grateful to have grown. 10:00am (6th-10th grades) 11:30am (3rd-5th grades) Main Stage Free
SCIENCE Visit present-day Morocco and travel back through time with paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim to hear how he and his team discovered a prehistoric monster bigger than T. Rex. The largest known predatory dinosaur, Spinosaurus had spike-shaped teeth, a body more than 15 meters long (50 feet), and unique adaptations to help it survive. Explore the dangerous Cretaceous Era habitat that Spinosaurus called home. Students will be captivated by the amazing story of how this dinosaur was found, lost, and found again. 11:00am For Grades 2-5 Main Stage $7
San Jose Taiko: Rhythm Journey
Ocean Soul
Monday, November 5, 2018 WORLD MUSIC & DANCE
Thursday, June 6, 2019 SCIENCE © Tom Mulloy
© Brian Skerry
Immerse yourself in the latest amazing stories from beneath the waves as a master underwater photographer reports on his most recent National Geographic assignments. Brian Skerry’s surprisingly intimate portraits of marine life have captured the imagination of a generation. From a fascinating look at dolphins’ intelligence to a profile of the enigmatic bluefin tuna, Skerry’s camera illuminates long-held mysteries of the deep. 11:00am For Grades 5-8 Main Stage $7
This engagement of San Jose Taiko is made possible through the ArtsCONNECT program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Unknown to most, taiko is the Japanese word for drums of any origin. In North America, the term has evolved to refer to the young art form of kumidaiko (ensemble drumming featuring the Japanese drum). This art form began in Japan in the late 1950s and came to the US in the late 1960s. SJT is recognized as a pioneer in contemporary taiko and have been instrumental to the growth of the art form, helping to nurture an ecosystem that now supports more than 500 groups spread throughout North America. Our school outreach program seeks to celebrate America’s cultural diversity by sharing the art of taiko through performance and educational programs. 10:00am (Elementary) 1:00pm (High School & College) Students with hearing impairments are encouraged to attend either performance Main Stage/Student Center Free
Monday, March 11, 2019
Bollywood Boulevard: A Journey Through Hindi Cinema Live Monday, April 8, 2019 WORLD MUSIC & DANCE Lights. Camera. Action. Lose yourself in the world of Bollywood through live music, dance, and multimedia with Bollywood Boulevard. Witness the spirit, artistry, and history of India’s famous film industry from the classics of the black and white era and the timeless songs of Bollywood’s Golden Era, to the foot-tapping blockbusters of today. Inspired by the music of R.D. Burman, Lata Mangeshkar, and A.R.Rahman, the dance moves of superstars like Amitabh Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra, and romance as captured by Raj Kapoor and Yash Raj Chopra, experience Bollywood as never before. Bollywood Boulevard will have you falling in love with the vibrance, emotions, and heart-pounding beat that inspires the world’s largest entertainment industry. Learn about the history and artistry of Bollywood movies, see the different dance forms that create Bollywood dance and learn from Bollywood dance moves with dancers from Bollywood Boulevard. 10:00am (3rd-5th grades) 11:45am (6th-12th grades) Main Stage Free